Fordham Conversations

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An exploration of the worlds of literature, science, politics, and the arts with faculty, visiting scholars and outside guests

  1. 2021-05-07

    100 Days, Democracy & DC Statehood with John Davenport

    Fordham Conversations host Emmanuel Berbari talks with Philosophy professor John Davenport about President Biden’s first 100 days, address to a joint session of Congress, the ongoing voting rights battle and how proposed DC statehood can shake up a stagnation in Washington.

    30 min

  2. 2021-04-22

    Summer School vs Summer Play

    The cornonavirus pandemic has changed the way Amercians approach work, interact with family and how students learn. Now there's a plan to have the school year extend throughout the summer. Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talking with Nicholas Tampio, a Fordham University Political Science Professor. We discuss the possible plan to extended the school year and why he believes children need to play rather than catch up on school this this summer.

    30 min

  3. 2021-04-08

    Antiracism Education and Young Children:

    Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with Dr. Joy Dangora Erickson. They discuss the importance of talking about race, racism and racial tolerance with children. Then WFUV reporter Rebecca Gutierrez discusses her new podcast She Was, She Is. It explores how women have advanced in music, politics, business, and sports.

    30 min

  4. 2021-03-18

    Black Catholics Black Churches: Part 2

    Fordham Conversation continues last week's discussion on faith among Black Americans and the dynamics of the Black church. Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture hosted a webinar that featured a discussion with Pew Researchers about “Faith Among Black Americans.” This week, guest host and CRC Director David Gibson talks with leading experts on Black Catholicism. Panelist include Dr. Besheer Mohamed, Dr. Kiana Cox, Dr. Tia Noel Pratt and Father Bryan Massingale.

    30 min

  5. 2021-03-12

    Black Churches Black Catholics

    Fordham Conversations is focusing on faith among Black Americans and the dynamics of the Black church. Fordham Conversations guest host David Gibson is the director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture. The CRC held a webinar that featured a survey by The Pew Research Center that looked at “Faith Among Black Americans.” Gibson and guests feature an overview of the data plus a discussion with leading experts on Black Catholicism. Panelists Besheer Mohamed, Ph.D., is a senior researcher at Pew Research Center and one of the principal authors of the new report. Kiana Cox, Ph.D., is a research associate at Pew Research Center and a principal author of the new report. Tia Noelle Pratt, Ph.D., is a sociologist of religion specializing in the ways systemic racism affects Black Catholic identity. She received her doctorate in sociology from Fordham University in 2010. She is the president of TNPratt & Associates, an inclusion and diversity consulting firm in Philadelphia, and she is the curator of the #BlackCatholicsSyllabus. She is currently working on a book, Faithful and Devoted: Racism and Identity in the African-American Catholic Experience. Bryan Massingale, S.T.D., is a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, a professor of theological and social ethics, and the James and Nancy Buckman Chair in Applied Christian Ethics at Fordham University. His most recent book is Racial Justice and the Catholic Church. His current writing projects explore the contributions of Black radicalism to Catholic theology and the intersections of race, sexuality, and faith.

    30 min

  6. 2021-02-24

    The Attacks on Asian Americans and The Search for Solidarity

    There's an ongoing wave of anti-Asian violence and harassment spreading across the U.S. There have been incidents where Asians in America, especially women and the elderly, are being spat on, knocked down, robbed, slashed across the face and worse. This is causing fear in these communities, economic challenges for the businesses, And confusion and anger over why these incidents aren't getting coverage from mainstream news outlets. This is Fordham Conversations "We The People." Where we delve into the intricate issues surrounding racial and ethnic minorities including the injustices, challenges and progresses being made in these communities. I'm Robin Shannon. Today i'm joined by Tiffany Yip. The Professor of Psychology and Department Chairperson at Fordham University.

    30 min

  7. 2021-02-18

    The Future of Impeachment

    Coming off a bitterly divided impeachment process and acquittal of former President Trump, Fordham Philosophy Professor John Davenport rejoins Fordham Conversations host Emmanuel Berbari to react to the historic trial and discuss potential reforms that would preserve the integrity of the process.

    30 min

  8. 2021-02-18

    The Future of Impeachment

    Coming off a bitterly divided impeachment process and acquittal of former President Trump, Fordham Philosophy Professor John Davenport rejoins Fordham Conversations host Emmanuel Berbari to react to the historic trial and discuss potential reforms that would preserve the integrity of the process.

    30 min
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